Bachelor’s Degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences
Education Levels of Consumer Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,979 people earned their bachelor's degree in consumer science. This earns it the #127 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in consumer science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,979 |
| Master’s Degree | 224 |
| Associate Degree | 115 |
| Basic Certificate | 64 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 39 |
| Graduate Certificate | 33 |
Earnings of Consumer Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in consumer science is $31,748. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $29,120 and the high is $34,463.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in consumer science is $19,338. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $24,086 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $16,805.
The median monthly payment of a consumer science graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $230.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in consumer science. About 86.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 268 |
| Women | 1,711 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of consumer science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 104 |
| Black or African American | 327 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 446 |
| White | 946 |
| International Students | 26 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 130 |
Most Popular Consumer Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 98 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in consumer science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for consumer science students seekinga bachelor's degree is California State University - Long Beach. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 445 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer science from CSULB. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. California State University - Long Beach consumer science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,748.
Texas Tech University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in consumer science. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 252 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer science from Texas Tech. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in consumer science at Texas Tech University make a median salary of 31,748.
California State University - Northridge comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in consumer science. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 182 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer science from CSUN. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in consumer science at California State University - Northridge make a median salary of 31,748.
Montana State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in consumer science. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer science from MSU Bozeman. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in consumer science at Montana State University make a median salary of 31,748.
Stephen F Austin State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in consumer science. Roughly 12,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,842 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,262 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer science from SFASU. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Stephen F Austin State University consumer science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,748.
The 6th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Alabama. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer science from UA. Of these students, 74% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in consumer science at The University of Alabama make a median salary of 31,748.
The 7th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is North Carolina Central University. Roughly 8,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer science from North Carolina Central University. About 90% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that North Carolina Central University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,748.
The 8th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Sacramento. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer science from Sac State. About 94% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in consumer science at California State University - Sacramento make a median salary of 31,748.
Tennessee Technological University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in consumer science. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,764 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer science from Tennessee Tech University. Of these students, 94% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in consumer science at Tennessee Technological University make a median salary of 31,748.
The 10th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southeast Missouri State University. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,151 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,565 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer science from Southeast Missouri State University. Of these students, 84% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Southeast Missouri State University consumer science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,748.
Eastern Illinois University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in consumer science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer science from EIU. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in consumer science at Eastern Illinois University make a median salary of 31,748.
Minnesota State University - Mankato is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in consumer science. Each year, around 14,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer science from Minnesota State Mankato. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in consumer science at Minnesota State University - Mankato make a median salary of 31,748.
Southeastern Louisiana University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in consumer science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,777 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer science from Southeastern. About 100% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Southeastern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,748.
Queens College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in consumer science. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer science from QC. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in consumer science at Queens College make a median salary of 31,748.
The 15th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Kentucky. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer science from UK. Of these students, 94% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Kentucky consumer science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,748.
Jacksonville State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in consumer science. Roughly 9,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,290 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer science from Jacksonville State University. Of these students, 93% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in consumer science at Jacksonville State University make a median salary of 31,748.
The 15th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Arkansas. Each year, around 10,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,281 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer science from UCA. About 80% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in consumer science at University of Central Arkansas make a median salary of 31,748.
The 18th most popular school in the country for consumer science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is South Carolina State University. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,528 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer science from South Carolina State University. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. South Carolina State University consumer science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $31,748.
University of Wyoming is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in consumer science. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer science from UW. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in consumer science at University of Wyoming make a median salary of 31,748.
Illinois State University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in consumer science. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in consumer science from Illinois State. Of these students, 96% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Illinois State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,748.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to consumer science that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Family Studies | 10,755 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 2,292 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 2,117 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 969 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 475 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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